A member of the Greek Peak staff snowboards at the facility. / SIMON WHEELER / STAFF PHOTO

Greek Peak Mountain Resort

2000 State Route 392, Cortland

(800)955-2754

Nestled in the Finger Lakes, Greek Peak’s 952-foot vertical drop mountain has 32 trails of varied terrain serviced by six lifts and includes three terrain parks. It has state-of-the-art snow making and grooming and a new quad chairlift. The resort boasts “Four Seasons of Fun for Everyone,” with its seven days a week day/night skiing/boarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the Nordic Center, tubing, Outdoor Adventure Center with zip lines, rope courses and a bike park coming in 2014. Guests can stay at Hope Lake Lodge with its indoor water park and spa.

Full-day lift tickets are $64 for adults and $55 for juniors.

Labrador Mountain

6935 New York 91, Truxton

(607) 842-6204

Labrador Mountain is located 45 minutes north of Binghamton and offers day and night skiing on 22 varied trails, which include glades, a wood park and a terrain park. Several races and a racing league take place throughout the season on its 700-foot vertical drop. Labrador has six lifts and snowmaking capability. Apres skiing food and entertainment is at the Last Run Bar & Restaurant. Lodging can be found in Cortland, which is just minutes away.

Full day tickets are $48 for adults and $40 for juniors.

Toggenburg Mountain

1135 Toggenburg Road, Fabius

(315) 683-5842

Toggenburg Mountain is located about 45 minutes north of Binghamton and has a 700-foot vertical drop with 21 trails with two terrain parks. Ninety-eight percent of snowmaking capability covers 76 acres.

The mountain has 90 percent night skiing and is serviced by three chair lifts and two surface lifts. Apres ski food is available at Foggy Goggle Restaurant & Sports Bar. Lift tickets are $50 for adults and $40 for juniors.

Windham Mountain Ski Resort

33 Clarence D Lane Road, Windham

(518) 734-4300

Windham Mountain located in the Catskills has 1,600 vertical feet of skiing on 52 trails on two peaks. It has five terrain parks and 12 lifts including two high-speed detachable quads.

It has a Big Air Bag (big jumps and soft landings), night skiing and tubing. Windham offers multiple restaurants and lounges and a summer and winter Adventure Park. Guests can stay at the Winwood Inn and Condominiums and play at an 18-hole public golf course at Windham Country Club.

Plattekill Mountain

469 Plattekill Road, Roxbury

(607) 326-3500

Plattekill Mountain is located in the Catskill Mountains and has 38 trails with a vertical drop of 1,100 feet. One trail, “Blockbuster,” runs continuously 1,100 feet, and the longest trail is 2 miles. There’s a terrain park, and the resort has 75 percent snowmaking capability. Snowtubing is available on weekends and holidays. No night skiing. Food is available in their Mountain Bistro. In the summer, Plattekill has biking and mountain bike races, plus geocaching. Motels can be found in nearby towns.

Lift tickets: Adult $58, junior, $46

Belleayre Mountain

181 Galli Curci Road, Highmount

(845) 254-5600

Belleayre Mountain is located in the Forest Preserve of the Catskills on 171 of skiable acres with a 1,404-foot vertical drop, featuring its longest run at more than 2 miles. Belleayre has two skiing areas with two main lodges/cafeterias: a lower area for beginners and novices with Magic Carpet lifts and an upper area for more advanced skiers with a detachable high speed quad, a fixed grip quad and others, for a total of eight lifts. The resort has 50 trails, five glades, one terrain park and two progression parks with 96 percent snow-making capability. Belleayre also hosts races, skiing clinics and has cross-country skiing. No night skiing. Lodging can be found in nearby towns.

Hunter Mountain

64 Klein Ave, Hunter

(518) 263-4223

Hunter Mountain is located in the northern Catskills and has three mountains with 58 trails of varied terrain on a 1600-foot vertical drop. Empire Terrain Park and snowtubing. Ten lifts including a six-passenger chair and a detachable quad.

Hunter boasts summit to base snowmaking with 100 percent coverage and a large fleet of groomers. No night skiing. Lodging at Liftside Condominiums and Kaatskill Mountain Club including spa services, plus a dozen eateries.

Four-season resort: summertime activities include Zip Line and Canopy Tours and numerous festivals and concerts.

Song Mountain

1 Song Mountain Road, Tully

(315) 696-5711

Song Mountain has a vertical drop of 700 feet with 24 trails serviced by five lifts. Song Mountain has 80 percent snowmaking capability with 75 percent of trails open for night skiing. They have several Freak Out Friday night events during the season for only $8 a ticket.

Full-day tickets are $50 for adults and $40 for juniors.

Gore Mountain

793 Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek

(518) 251-2411

Gore Mountain is located in the Adirondacks and has 112 alpine, glade and cross-country trails on nine sides of four different peaks. Its 438 skiable acres are serviced by 15 lifts, which include a gondola, high-speed lifts and others. It has a vertical drop of 2,537 feet with the longest run at 4.4 miles and 98 percent of snow-making capability. Gore has several lodges with six dining options, including the Tannery Pub & Restaurant with seats made out of historic red gondola cabins along with its new deck. Gore has a Snowsports School, contests, races, and special events. No night skiing. Hotels, cabins and B&Bs are available for lodging. Gore is 3 ˝ hours from Binghamton. Summertime offerings are gondola rides and adventure activities.

Elk Mountain Ski Resort

344 Elk Mountain Road, Union Dale, Pa.

(570) 679-4400

Elk Mountain is located about an hour south of Binghamton in the “Endless Mountains.” It has 180 skiable acres with a vertical drop of 1,000 feet, composed of 27 trails. The Winter Garden restaurant in the main base lodge has food and entertainment. A smaller picnic lodge on the mountain is a place where groups and long-time Elk skiers meet for picnicking and barbecuing. The resort is serviced by six lifts, which includes a quad. Elk has a large terrain park called the Stompin’ Grounds. Night skiing is available.